Sunday, July 24, 2016

Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:
Boneless chicken thighs, cubed
4-6 slices of bacon, diced
½ cup shredded Cheddar and mozzarella Cheese
1 cup alfredo sauce 
2 cups pasta, rotini
1 tbsp. oil

                    



                                                    Instructions:

  1. Wash, cut and season chicken with ranch season mix, then set aside.
  2. Add pan to stove and cook bacon until crisp.
  3. Heat oil in a medium pan and cook chicken until brown. 
  4. Cook pasta according to the package, drain and set aside.
  5. Once chicken is cooked, add alfredo sauce and cook for an additional five minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray baking dish.
  7. Add pasta to the chicken and alfredo sauce and stir well.
  8. Place chicken and alfredo mix in baking dish. Add diced bacon and cheese on top and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
  9. Serve warm.

Homemade Ranch Seasoning

Ingredients:
1 tsp. dried dill weed
1 tsp. dried chives
1 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder.
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. salt
½ cup dried buttermilk

                                       Instructions:
1. Add all ingredients in a food processor and pulse for 2 minutes.
2. Store or use right away.